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KS59 UBX

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,797 mi
Last recorded131,797 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS59 UBX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 131,797 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 121,044 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 121,043 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached backbox to exhaust off (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 111,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 97,693 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 85,424 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 69,154 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 56,120 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both side top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 42,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 28,905 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 28,905 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 20,577 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust front mounting broken

Pass 15 Jan 2015 16,026 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 16,026 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 14,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 10,215 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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KS59 UBX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 42,569 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS59 UBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 16 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KS59 UBX registered?

KS59 UBX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 January 2010.

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